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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 888.93 and 623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 888.93 and 623.07 is: 859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 888.93 = 623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/888.93 = 623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 888.93 × 623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 553,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,865.62/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.39

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